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Shoshone, Idaho

city · Lincoln County

At a glance

1,911
Population
$229,800
Median home value (all homes)
24% below U.S. median
$311,454
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,031/mo
Median rent
24% below U.S. median
$69,392
Median household income
12% below U.S. median
38.1 min
Average commute
90.3%
Homes with broadband
1.84%
Locations with fiber available
8.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 91 — 9% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing7% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities18% below
Taxes33% below
Insurance39% below
Commute cost40% above
For business: Idaho is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college100 mi
Nearest community college25 mi
Nearest technical college16 mi
High school graduates86.8%
College graduates10.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region Region IV Development
Frontier Community Resources exists to empower South-Central Idaho’s community leaders and business owners by connecting them with resources and technical assistance. Frontier also helps grow the community in Southern Idaho by helping small businesses meet their financing needs.
region Southern Idaho Economic Development
Formed in 2001, Southern Idaho Economic Development Organization (SIEDO) is a joint venture of public and private sectors throughout the Magic Valley formed to help diversify and strengthen the local economy by retaining and attracting business to the Southern Idaho region.
state Panhandle Area Council
The Panhandle Area Council (PAC) is an Economic Development Organization that provides small business loans, project financing, and community development services to advance economic development opportunities across Idaho. Additionally, PAC operates an Innovation Space that provides office space and industrial bays for lease to start-ups and expanding businesses.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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